Malaika Arora's father, Anil Mehta died by suicide on the morning of September 11, 2024. The family have been devastated, especially the daughters, who had met just a day ago.
Malaika Arora's father, Anil Mehta, who was hospitalised last year due to a health issue, passed away by suicide on the morning of September 11, 2024. It was his ex-wife, Joyce Polycarp, a Malayali Christian, who looked out for him after she saw his slippers in the living room. The entire Arora family has been going through the worse time, as they have not imagined Anil Mehta would take such steps.
Late in the evening of September 11, 2024, Malaika shared first note after her father's demise. In the picture, note in the bottom left corner that we can see Anil Mehta's photo. Along with it, Malaika informed about her father's passing. She called him a gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband, and their best friend. Malaika added that their family is in deep shock.
Malaika further requested privacy from the media and their well-wishers in these difficult times. She signed off the note with the entire Arora family's name and even included he families furbabies, Casper, Axl, Duffy and Buddy. Her note can be read as:
"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear father, Anil Mehta. He was a gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband, and our best friend. Our family is in deep shock by the loss, and we kindly request privacy from the media and well-wishers during this difficult times. We appreciate your understanding, support and respect."
The news of Malaika Arora's father, Anil Mehta, came out after celebrity photographer Viral Bhayani shared visuals of Arbaaz Khan standing outside Malaika Arora's residence. An ambulance was also parked outside Malaika's home. It was the caption that revealed how Anil Mehta died by jumping from the balcony of his home. Arbaaz, who is now married to Sshura Khan, didn't thought twice to come in support of his ex-wife and their family.
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The moment Arjun Kapoor heard the news of Malaika's father, Anil's demise, he ran to support her. Let us remind you that there were reports claiming that Malaika and Arjun have parted ways this year, but the way Arjun came to be with her in times of need proves their bond is much deeper. He even greeted Malaika's in-laws, who were also present there to pay respect.
The entire industry is shaken by the news of Malaika's father, Anil's death. Anil Mehta, who was divorced from his wife, Joyce Polycarp, when Malaika was just 11-year-old, started living together a few years ago in the same flat in Bandra. The family would often come together for family dinners. As per the reports, Joyce, in her statement, revealed that she had been living with Anil for the last few years.
Talking about the incident, Joyce revealed that her ex-husband, Anil, had no illness except knee pain (due to old age). She further shared that she found Anil's slippers in the living room and then went to look from outside. However, when she was not able to find him, she leaned from the balcony and saw watchman screaming for help. Currently, police have been investigating the matter.
We wish the entire Arora family a lot of strength!
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